Goodbyes are difficult especially when they are unexpected or not desired.
Yet, goodbyes of all kinds are unavoidable in life--there comes a time to say goodbye to lasting relationships, people you've loved, family members, and friends.
No one looks forward for these kinds of goodbyes and in general, we often don't have the luxury to plan for a goodbye. Mostly, these kinds of goodbyes simply occur, and often it's difficult to dissect how the time arrived too quickly or without readiness.
How do we accept this situation? What can we do?
First, as we live, we must love as much as possible. We can't be callous about the relationships we enjoy, and yes, we may need to be choosy about the people we spend time with--the people we build loving relationships with. If relationships don't include mutual respect, support, care, and love, then perhaps those aren't truly the kind of relationships we want anyway.
Next, if we do as well as we can by the people we love, then we have to accept unexpected goodbyes of all kinds. I remember long, long ago when a precious relationship I enjoyed ended. I was heartbroken, yet down deep, I knew that it was a rightful end. I accepted the goodbye and moved on in time.
And, we must be intentional about these relationships, not taking them for granted and nurturing those relationships always in ways that matter.
Change happens. Relationships change. Goodbyes occur. That's a part of life most of us don't look forward to, but a part of life more easily accepted if we do our part to the best of our ability in the first place. Onward.
Yet, goodbyes of all kinds are unavoidable in life--there comes a time to say goodbye to lasting relationships, people you've loved, family members, and friends.
No one looks forward for these kinds of goodbyes and in general, we often don't have the luxury to plan for a goodbye. Mostly, these kinds of goodbyes simply occur, and often it's difficult to dissect how the time arrived too quickly or without readiness.
How do we accept this situation? What can we do?
First, as we live, we must love as much as possible. We can't be callous about the relationships we enjoy, and yes, we may need to be choosy about the people we spend time with--the people we build loving relationships with. If relationships don't include mutual respect, support, care, and love, then perhaps those aren't truly the kind of relationships we want anyway.
Next, if we do as well as we can by the people we love, then we have to accept unexpected goodbyes of all kinds. I remember long, long ago when a precious relationship I enjoyed ended. I was heartbroken, yet down deep, I knew that it was a rightful end. I accepted the goodbye and moved on in time.
And, we must be intentional about these relationships, not taking them for granted and nurturing those relationships always in ways that matter.
Change happens. Relationships change. Goodbyes occur. That's a part of life most of us don't look forward to, but a part of life more easily accepted if we do our part to the best of our ability in the first place. Onward.